Idaho approves vehicle size limits for highways
Idaho board of highway directors adopts a resolution setting legal limits for vehicle size effective Jan 1. The rules cap width at 8 feet, 9 feet for farm tractors. height 14 feet. length 35 feet regular, 60 feet with semi-trailers up to 65 feet for combos. lumber and pole haulers counted as two units at 65 feet. buses with three axles up to 40 feet. loads must not extend beyond fenders more than six inches left or three feet front. exemptions for implements of husbandry. The measure follows an attorney general opinion and aligns with a 1953 act, with certain exceptions.
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Idaho’ Board of” Highway E
Roscoe C. Rich
Burley
Rich
Board of Highway Directors
Idaho
Robert Smylie
Idaho Federal Tax Load Grows Significantly From 1941 to 1952
A Northwest tax study by the National Association of Manufacturers shows Idaho’s federal income taxes rose from 2 percent of income in 1941 to about 13 percent in 1952, while per capita taxes jumped from $12.01 to $199.45 as income per person grew to $1,481.35. The NAM notes the analysis covers federal income taxes only and urges tax relief to spur future growth and investment.
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Idaho
Northwest States
Portland
National Association of Manufacturers
NAM
More Spuds Shipped From Idaho Than Any State
Idaho leads the nation in potato shipments with roughly 7 000 carloads, mostly to eastern midwestern and southern markets. The University of Idaho and Advertising commission issue a six question sales checklist to help producers boost in state sales and address grocer handling and quality comparisons with other states.
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Idaho
Department of Agricultural Economics
University of Idaho Advertising Commission
Kermit Baird
University
Banida Community Notes On Illness and Farewell Social
Banida residents report Mrs Elsie Christensen ill at home this week. Dixie Larson, visiting grandparents Harold and Hazel Larson in Soda Springs, shares kinship with Ariel and Mrs. Larson. Lynn Geddes, son of Mr and Mrs W S Geddes, honored Friday at a missionary farewell social in the Banida ward recreation hall led by the ward bishopric.
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Elsie Christensen
Dixie Larson
Ariel Larson
Soda Springs
Harold A. Larson
Lynn Geddes
W. S. Geddes
Banida Ward
Ward
MIA Program Highlights Community Event
The program featured a violin solo by Marilyn Sabin of California and piano solos by Jim Geddes. Dances were performed by Norma Smith Sheri Manning Pamela Geddés Shanna Lee Lowe Charla Ann Bell and Kent Hollingsworth. A skit by Elaine Taylor and talks by Lynn Geddes W S Geddes Bishop Golden Geddes John Manning Dexter Davis and Ronnie Hogge drew a large crowd. He leaves Jan 20 for the mission home. Ice cream and cake were served. The Relief Society quilted for Mrs Freda Gregers during January work meeting. The lesson was by Carma Geddes. Lunch was hosted by Sarah Geddes and Annie Sparks.
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MIA
Marilyn Sabin
California
Jim Geddes
Norma Smith
Sheri Manning
Pamela Geddés
Shanna Lee Lowe
Charla Ann Bell
Kent Hollingsworth
Elaine Taylor
Lynn Geddes
W. S. Geddes
Bishop Golden Geddes
John Manning
Dexter Davis
Ronnie Hogge
Relief Society
Freda Gregers
Carma Geddes
Sarah Geddes
Annie Sparks
Community Notice of Family Gatherings and Local Visits
A bustling social week features Bishop Godden Geddes and Joseph Christensen hosting visits from relatives in the temple area. Training for Air Force service will take Blaine Olsen to Texas, with Mrs. Olsen accompanying. Local events include a bingo party and chili supper for Jeddie and Carole Geddes, a school style show, and visits to Salt Lake City for missionary assignments and relief society meetings.
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Godden Geddes
Joseph Christensen
Riley Cole
Alex Swann
W. S. Geddes
Lynn
Temple
Sant’ “Lowe
Ernest Gregersoh
Hugh J. Geddés
Blaine
Olsen
Texas
Air Force
Beverly Olsen
Jeddie Geddes
Hugh J. Geddes
Carole Geddes
Grendale Sunday School Officers Host Midweek Social
A social for Sunday school officers and teachers was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Webster. Dorothy Owen and Leona Webster directed games and a buffet luncheon was served. Attendees included Blaine and Leona Webster and others.
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Preston
Alice Auger
Jan Auger
Blaine Webster
Dorothy Owen
Leona Webster
Blaine
Bertus
Arlene Wanner
Vern
Nerda
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Lester Owen
Charles Bailey
Clifton
Eldon Bailey
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